Discuss the U.S transfer pricing regulations, including advance pricing agreements, arm’s length standard, and methods allowed to determine comparable prices.

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Using your textbook, the Argosy University online library resources, and the Internet, conduct research to discuss the transfer pricing regulations and select a recent case of transfer pricing.

Research the transfer pricing regulations, read the case, and write a six- to eight-page paper that includes the following:

  • Discuss the U.S transfer pricing regulations, including advance pricing agreements, arm’s length standard, and methods allowed to determine comparable prices.
  • Write a summary of your selected case.
  • Examine the tax, legal, and ethical issues in the case, and comment on the manner in which the case was handled by the organization and by the regulatory authority.
  • Propose your own solutions to the issues you identify in the case.
  • Give detailed reasons for your responses and format your paper in APA. You should have at least six outside sources in addition to your textbook.

Assignment 1 Grading CriteriaMaximum PointsDiscuss the U.S transfer pricing regulations, including advance pricing agreements, arm’s length standard, and methods allowed to determine comparable prices.60Write a summary of your selected case.56Examine the tax, legal, and ethical issues in the case and comment on the manner in which the case was handled by the organization and by the regulatory authority.60Propose your own solutions to the issues you identified in the case.60Style (8 points): Tone, audience, and word choice
Organization (16 points): Introduction, transitions, and conclusion
Usage and Mechanics (16 points): Grammar, spelling, and sentence structure
APA Elements (24 points): In text citations and references, paraphrasing, and appropriate use of quotations and other elements of style

Describe the similarities and differences in both the components and the systems that you organized.

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The main providers of  health services are health care organizations. To enhance efficiency and  cost-effectiveness, health care organizations have combined health care  sectors or components to create health systems. These sectors can be  divided many ways. The text provides one example, classifying them as  financing, institutional providers, individual providers, public health  agencies, enablers, suppliers, and regulators. The Health Care Sectors  Interactive Media Flash tutorial demonstrates that the components of  health care systems can be organized in many ways.

Prepare for this discussion by reading the following chapter from the course text: Introduction to U.S. Health Care:

  • Chapter 1, “The U.S. Health Care System”

Explore the supplemental interactive media tutorial, Health Care Sectors.

In this Discussion:

  • Describe the similarities and differences in both the components and the systems that you organized.
  • Assess the classification system on the basis of the three criteria you think is most important.
  • In 2–3 paragraphs, explain why you grouped the components the way you did.

) What are the key issues in an employee alcohol- and drug-testing program?

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1) What are the key issues in an employee alcohol- and drug-testing program? Identify the types of drug testing used by employers, and explain the general steps followed when performing drug tests. Discuss the employee’s attitudes toward drug testing.

Your response should be at least 500 words in length.

2) Describe how NLRB rulings have impacted job security and workplace seniority?

Your response should be at least 500 words in length.

Explain the details of a Binary Tree.

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Describe a B-Tree implementation

Explain the details of a Binary Tree.

What are real world examples of tree implementations?

Describe the properties of a heap and provide a real world example of a heap.

2.  How has technological advancement affected your life and the way you do your work in your organization?

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References.  As advancements in technology affect the way organizations operate, discuss ways technology (automation, information technology, the Internet, innovation) alter the way organizations plan and operate.

2.  How has technological advancement affected your life and the way you do your work in your organization?

3.  Please use class material to support your answer.

References

Hibbert, L. (2015). Innovation and skilled management made these two British engineering companies world leaders. Professional Engineering, 28(8), 3. Retrieved from https://libraryresources.columbiasouthern.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=bth&AN=109151061&site=ehost-live&scope=site

(American Psychological Assoc.)

FREEDMAN, D., VILLANO, M., & Horwitz, C. (2015). What’s Your Type? Entrepreneur, 43(11), 56–68. Retrieved from https://libraryresources.columbiasouthern.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=bth&AN=110134597&site=ehost-live&scope=site

(American Psychological Assoc.)References

Hlupic, V. (2015). Management shift. Training Journal, 57–59. Retrieved from https://libraryresources.columbiasouthern.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=bth&AN=103147420&site=ehost-live&scope=site

Smith, A., & Robinson, M. (2015). At the heart of innovation. Training Journal, 38–41. Retrieved from https://libraryresources.columbiasouthern.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=bth&AN=103664101&site=ehost-live&scope=site

Stanleigh, M. (2008). Guide to INNOVATION. Industrial Engineer: IE, 40(6), 38–41. Retrieved from https://libraryresources.columbiasouthern.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=bth&AN=31962039&site=ehost-live&scope=site

What are some of the approaches you would plan on using for this important meeting?

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Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 400–600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

You have been assigned to lead a new project that is global in reach. The team you manage represents many differing cultures such as India, China, Mongolia, Thailand, and the United States. You are preparing for the first team meeting and would like to schedule it for tomorrow at 9:00pm. This is the kick-off meeting.

  • Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 400–600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

    You have been assigned to lead a new project that is global in reach. The team you manage represents many differing cultures such as India, China, Mongolia, Thailand, and the United States. You are preparing for the first team meeting and would like to schedule it for tomorrow at 9:00pm. This is the kick-off meeting.

    • What are some of the approaches you would plan on using for this important meeting?
      • Consider the best ways of working together using what you know about your team’s cultural differences.
      • Think of how you might begin and end this meeting.
      • What kind of documentation could you put in place to ensure the success of your team going forward?
    • Consider the best ways of working together using what you know about your team’s cultural differences.
    • Think of how you might begin and end this meeting.
    • What kind of documentation could you put in place to ensure the success of your team going forward?

Do you think the effect of these testimonies was any different for citizens of South Africa who were encountering for the first time the violent history of the country’s past? Why or why not?

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Discussion Forum 5

In Discussion Forum 5, post your response to the following discussion question. Reply to at least two classmates’ responses by the date indicated in the Course Calendar.

Do you think the effect of these testimonies was any different for citizens of South Africa who were encountering for the first time the violent history of the country’s past? Why or why not?

Why do you think informed consent is necessary in our modern society?

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Why do you think informed consent is necessary in our modern society? In your opinion, if we remove the liability (right to sue) for lack of informed consent, will that enable doctors to provide better and faster care to patients? Why, or why not?

Compare and contrast the apparent effectiveness in enhancing sport performance for two of the following basic psychological skills: goal-setting, relaxation, self-talk, and imagery.

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Compare and contrast the apparent effectiveness in enhancing sport performance for two of the following basic psychological skills: goal-setting, relaxation, self-talk, and imagery. Critique the research literature in the two skills that you choose and provide a conclusion regarding which skill is most empirically supported. Provide support for your conclusion. Follow APA guidelines for writing and citing sources.

Part II:
Based on your understanding of the mechanisms for the effectiveness of goals and the goal-setting guidelines presented in this module, design a goal-setting program for either an individual athlete or team in a sport of your choice. Specify the time frame for the goal-setting program (preseason, during season, or combination), and provide details related to how you would implement your program, such as the outcome goal is to increase free throw shooting percentage from 55 percent to 70 percent.

Write a 2–3-page essay and present it in Microsoft Word document format